Ristorante Saraceno

4.5

1553 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Phone number
(617) 227-5353
Website
http://www.saracenos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Catinella
Catering
No
Private party facilities
Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events

Location
286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Hanover Street
Parking details
We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
Public transit
The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Cozze e Vongole$19.99
PEI mussels and New England clams sautéed in garlic, oregano and bay leaves in a red or white sauce
Vongole al Forno$14.99
Clams baked with signature stuffing topped with silvers of Italian bacon
Antipasto all'Italiana$16.99
Thinly sliced prosciutto, soppressata and artisanal provolone cheese studded with artichoke hearts, olives then drizzled with imported olive oil
- Imported Anchovies Available$2.00
Funghi Trifolati$12.99
Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto di Mare della Casa$20.99
Calamari and octopus salad dressed with imported olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kalamata olive garnish
Zuppa di Cozze della Casa$14.99
Black mussels house style poached in a white wine sauce or red sauce with fine herbs
Funghi Ripieni$14.99
Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sweet sausage, herbed breadcrumbs and sherry wine sauce
Lumache alla Parigina$14.99
Escargots bourguignonne
Prosciutto e Melone$12.99
Parma ham thinly sliced with seasonal melon
Pasta e Fagioli$12.99
Savory pasta and bean soup
Frittura di Calamari$19.95
Fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce

Insalate (Salads)

Insalata Caprese$15.99
Red ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella slices
Insalata della Casa$9.99
House salad
Insalata Primavera$8.99
Tomatoes and oregano with seasoned vinaigrette
Insalata alla Cesare
Crisp romaine hearts tossed in a classic Caesar dressing cheese and savory croutons
- For Two$14.99
- For One$9.99
- Imported Anchovies Available$2.00

Paste & Risotti (Pasta and Rice Dishes)

Lasagna al Forno della Casa$22.99
Creamy ricotta, parmigiano and romano cheeses layered with ribbons of pasta, ground beef and traditional Bolognese sauce then baked to perfection
Tortellini ai Formaggi$22.99
Tossed in a light pink vodka sauce
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana$19.99
Spaghetti with richly flavored tomato-onion-Italian bacon sauce and sharp parmigiano cheese
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$19.99
Spaghetti with a silky sauce of eggs, parmigiano cheese, pancetta and white wine
Ravioli al Formaggio$19.99
Ricotta ravioli served with your choice of house marinara or traditional bolognese sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.99
Spaghetti al dente, a medley of New England and imported clams tossed with oregano, parsley and garlic in a red or white sauce
Fettuccine Bolognese$22.99
Fettuccine with traditional veal, beef and pork based tomato sauce
Gnocchi alla Napoletana$18.99
Potato pasta pillows with light marinara and melted mozzarella
Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata$18.99
Rigatoni with spiced tomato or white sauce
Fettuccine all'Alfredo$22.99
Fettuccine al dente tossed with cream, egg yolk and imported Italian cheese
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.99
Linguine al dente smothered with succulent shrimp and scallops, tender calamari, PEI mussels and New England clams simmered in Saraceno's signature marinara
Risotto alla Pescatora$29.99
Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp and calamari
Risotto con Funghi$21.99
Mushrooms, saffron and imported romano cheese
Spaghetti Marinara$15.99
Spaghetti with plum tomato sauce seasoned with fine herbs

What 1,553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Ristorante Saraceno is a North End gem with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Known for its authentic Italian atmosphere, it offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "wonderful ambiance." The attentive staff and occasional live music enhance its charm, making every visit memorable.

1,553 Reviews

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Mayra
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, love everything about this place from the ambience to every bite. The customer service is amazing!!
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Shannon
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my boyfriend were in Boston for the weekend and had a wonderful time eating at Ristorante Saraceno! The food was delicious, and our waiter was extremely personable and kind - not to mention the best espresso martini ever. We ate on the second floor, which had a quiet and romantic ambience. Don't be late for your reservation though! We ran about 5 minutes behind and were greeted with a little bit of an attitude (but I'm from Boston, and that's just Italian etiquette for you haha). Overall, I highly recommend for a date night in the North End.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was extremely poor and our waitress was fairly rude to us. The food was very greasy and the shrimp in my pasta dish was not seasoned and undercooked. Definitely would not come back.
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Matt
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal!!! Frank is an amazing host!
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ernie
Greater Boston
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible……don’t plan your night unless you want to wait in the cold until 9:00pm for your 7:30pm
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Abi
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious but cocktails were undrinkable.
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Joline
Richmond
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was packed! What we didn’t realize was that there was an entire basement with additional seating. The layout was interesting but we enjoyed the authentic vibe. This is where the sweet host seated us. The entire staff was attentive and friendly, quick to deliver water and bread. The food was good and we enjoyed the dining experience. Ordered lasagna, gamberi scampi and fettuccine alfredo.
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Grace
Charleston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Less intimate than I thought, although the restaurant gave me a cozy, personal feeling which I enjoyed! Service was good and the food was absolutely phenomenal.
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Paul
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and food. One of the coziest spots in North End
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Mark
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have visited this restaurant a few times over the past 20 years and it remains our favorite. Excellent food, a personal and family feeling and a quiet, relaxing environment. Highlly recommended!
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FAQs

Ristorante Saraceno offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 227-5353.

Ristorante Saraceno is rated 4.5 stars by 1553 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

286 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Hanover Street
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We gladly offer our customers parking validation for up to three hours. We also have valet parking outside of the restaurant.
Public transit
The closest train stations to us are Haymarket, Aquarium, and North Station. We are approximately half a mile from each of these stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Catinella
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.saracenos.com/
Phone number
(617) 227-5353
Catering
No
Private party facilities
Please call us at (617) 227-5888 for more information.We do have private rooms for large events

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Ristorante Saraceno

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Fettuccine Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Cozze e Vongole$19.99

Vongole al Forno$14.99

Antipasto all'Italiana$16.99

Funghi Trifolati$12.99

Antipasto di Mare della Casa$20.99

Zuppa di Cozze della Casa$14.99

Funghi Ripieni$14.99

Lumache alla Parigina$14.99

Prosciutto e Melone$12.99

Pasta e Fagioli$12.99

Frittura di Calamari$19.95

Insalate (Salads)

Insalata Caprese$15.99

Insalata della Casa$9.99

Insalata Primavera$8.99

Insalata alla Cesare

Paste & Risotti (Pasta and Rice Dishes)

Lasagna al Forno della Casa$22.99

Tortellini ai Formaggi$22.99

Spaghetti all'Amatriciana$19.99

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$19.99

Ravioli al Formaggio$19.99

Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.99

Fettuccine Bolognese$22.99

Gnocchi alla Napoletana$18.99

Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata$18.99

Fettuccine all'Alfredo$22.99

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$29.99

Risotto alla Pescatora$29.99

Risotto con Funghi$21.99

Spaghetti Marinara$15.99

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Review summary

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Is Ristorante Saraceno currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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